The latest edition of <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs" rel="nofollow">Florida Bar News Briefs</a>, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:<ul><li>A compromise proposal to reform Florida’s sovereign immunity system moving in the Senate.</li><li>A Treasure Coast lawmaker dropping a proposal that would require Florida courts to assign a duty judge 24/7 to enforce time-sharing arrangements.</li><li>The Government Lawyer Section accepting nominations for its Claude Pepper Outstanding Government Lawyer Award.</li></ul><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs" rel="nofollow">Florida Bar News Briefs</a> is a production of The Florida Bar <a href="https://www.floridabar.org/news/news-journal/" rel="nofollow">Journal & News Department's multimedia network/.</a>

The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:A compromise proposal to reform Florida’s sovereign immunity system moving in the Senate.A Treasure Coast lawmaker dropping a proposal that would require Florida courts to assign a duty judge 24/7 to enforce time-sharing arrangements.The Government Lawyer Section accepting nominations for its Claude Pepper Outstanding Government Lawyer Award.Florida Bar News Briefs is a production of The Florida Bar Journal & News Department's multimedia network/.

The latest edition of&nbsp;<a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs" rel="noopener noreferrer">Florida Bar News Briefs</a>, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including:<ul><li>A compromise proposal to reform Florida’s sovereign immunity system moving in the Senate.</li><li>A Treasure Coast lawmaker dropping a proposal that would require Florida courts to assign a duty judge 24/7 to enforce time-sharing arrangements.</li><li>The Government Lawyer Section accepting nominations for its Claude Pepper Outstanding Government Lawyer Award.</li></ul><a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/tfb-briefs" rel="noopener noreferrer">Florida Bar News Briefs</a>&nbsp;is a production of The Florida Bar&nbsp;<a href="https://www.floridabar.org/news/news-journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Journal &amp; News Department's multimedia network/.</a>

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Florida Bar News Briefs is a product of The Florida Bar’s Journal &amp; News Department. For more than 50 years The Florida Bar News has been the primary means by which The Florida Bar communicates topical information to its members, and over the years has expanded its reach through a multi-platform ecosystem that includes print, digital, social media outlets, and now a podcast. Our mission is to provide a vehicle for an independent exchange of ideas – to tell the stories of the legal profession in a straightforward and entertaining way. We endeavor to be accurate, responsible, and fair. The weekly The Florida Bar News Briefs provides an easily digestible way to catch up on the latest news of the legal profession in Florida, including legislative highlights, actions of the Supreme Court, and the governance of Florida lawyers.Disclaimer: The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by The Florida Bar, their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives. None of the content should be considered legal advice. As always, consult a lawyer.

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Florida Bar News Briefs is a product of The Florida Bar’s Journal & News Department. For more than 50 years The Florida Bar News has been the primary means by which The Florida Bar communicates topical information to its members, and over the years has expanded its reach through a multi-platform ecosystem that includes print, digital, social media outlets, and now a podcast. Our mission is to provide a vehicle for an independent exchange of ideas – to tell the stories of the legal profession in a straightforward and entertaining way. We endeavor to be accurate, responsible, and fair. The weekly The Florida Bar News Briefs provides an easily digestible way to catch up on the latest news of the legal profession in Florida, including legislative highlights, actions of the Supreme Court, and the governance of Florida lawyers. Disclaimer: The views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not represent the views of, nor are they endorsed by The Florida Bar, their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives. None of the content should be considered legal advice. As always, consult a lawyer.

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